Episodes

Tammy Trout is a wife, mom, and worship pastor at PODD Church in Dover, Delaware. What you’ll learn quickly (if you don’t know already!) is that she is all in for Jesus! Tammy’s joy is contagious and her trust in God inspires others to lean in and trust Him too. You might be surprised at a few of the stories uncovered in this episode, such as, who Tammy wanted most to be like when she was growing up and how she and Pastor Anthony met. Was it love at first sight? Woven into the fabric of Tammy’s...

Every day brings us new opportunities to know God more and make Him known. Even when the days are long and hard, and when they are filled with new and good, God is right there in the middle of it all. What do you do when things take an unexpected turn and life hands you things you weren’t expecting? In this episode of Over The Rims of Mugs, Sheila Setzer shares her story full of opportunities to see God in adversity, pressing into God in the darkest times, and walking in unexpected good things ...

Cheryl’s story reflects a deep trust in the Lord that comes from being refined by fire. It’s a story of personal pursuit, surrender of dreams, embracing her gifts, and saying yes to the high calling of following Jesus with all her heart. This episode is steeped with encouragement, joy, and hope! Show Notes: Finishing The Task (missions outreach): https://finishingthetask.com/ https://youtu.be/ZsUn_ULzwrk Cheryl Truitt’s Podcast ~ “Gaining Strength”: https://anchor.fm/gainingstrength Did yo...

How do we encourage each other when we are all at different stages of life? Listening and learning is a good way to start. Denise is joined by Lindsey Lyons and Sarah Clendening in this episode to talk about what helps and what hurts young adult women in their faith and spiritual growth. What positive connection looks and sounds like. How can we mentor others effectively? This episode was recorded at Amity Coffee Roasters in Greenwood, DE, as we sipped and savored our conversation and connectio...

Starting a new year can be a fresh, new beginning. It’s a time for setting new goals and prioritizing what God is calling you to in 2024. Denise is joined by Kim Willey and Kay Strader in this episode of Over The Rims of Mugs…and speaking of something NEW… This year, Denise is taking the podcast into local coffee shops for some episodes for actual sights, sounds and sips over the rims of mugs as her guests talk about life, love and hope. This episode takes place inside Amity Coffee Roasters in ...

Whether you are filled with joy or you’re feeling as if even a smile is such an effort these days... you will be glad you spent some time listening to this episode of Over The Rims of Mugs with host, Denise Harper, and her guest Season Bowers. Season is an actress, author, barista, blogger, radio host, speaker, and her new book “The Joy Bringer Challenger” tackles the subject of JOY. How do we get it? Keep it? Share it? Is it possible for joy and grief to co-exist? What is the Joy Bringer Chall...

In 2016, Brandi & her husband were pastoring a megachurch ministry, when her husband resigned as pastor and walked away from their marriage of 20 years, leaving her to pick up the pieces, grieve the death of so many dreams she’d had, parent her three children well and find a way to not just survive…but thrive! Six years after divorce, Brandi’s heart and home are filled with renewed joy, confidence and strength. She is passionate about walking alongside single moms and divorced women as they nav...

Imagine that you were right on the cusp of your career launching and a world-wide epidemic put a pin in it? What is the “secret” ingredient to developing a rich and vibrant relationship with God? Artist/Worship Leader, Natalie Layne, shares her insights to both of these questions and more and she shares her story with Denise on this episode of Over The Rims Of Mugs. Connect with Natalie: Website: https://www.natalielayne.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalielaynemusic/?hl=en Face...

When God shows up He changes everything! Whether it is a whole new perspective…or a whole new career path…or all of the above. Surrendering to God’s love and His plan for our lives is the beginning of a beautiful, crazy at times, but wonderful journey that He will never leave us to walk out on our own. Dorrice Burns shares how God intervened at just the right time to give her hope and direction and all the stuff of life in between. Not only is she a wife, mom, prayer warrior and pastor! She jus...

Peggy Kellers is a Gold Medalist, a National Softball Hall of Fame recipient, a seven-time National & one-time World Champion, and a six-time All-American catcher. She’s served as an Educator and Coach. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Physical Education & Recreation and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology Peggy has definitely made her mark in the world! She met Jesus in a most remarkable and unique way and you’ll want to hear how He showed up for her exactly when she needed Him most! Peggy has...

Mental illness has touched so many of us, either personally, or through someone that we know and love. The first thing to know is that there IS hope! Melissa LeGates, a retired Master Sgt in the Air Force, served two tours in Iraq and found herself in a very deep, dark place. Struggling with depression and suicidal ideation Melissa eventually discovered the key(s) to healing. Today she is not only a survivor but an overcomer because of Jesus! Isaiah 53:5 John 10:10 John 4 The 988 Lifeline ...

Whether you are single or married, parenting or dealing with a difficult pregnancy journey, unemployed, working and or serving in ministry, needing courage to boldly share your faith…or you just need some encouragement and love amazing stories of God’s grace and goodness…you will LOVE this episode of Over The Rims of Mugs. Denise is joined by Red Rocks Worship Leader, Jes Parsons, as she shares the challenges, joys and discoveries of God’s faithfulness for a heart that is open to what the Holy ...

When we are struggling in our marriage, sometimes it helps to know we are not alone. And it definitely helps to hear how someone else found victory in the process of healing. Shatera shares this part of her story and how God has helped her and her husband to go beyond surviving and thrive! Contact Shatera Martz Email: thewaitingroom4923@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thewaitingroom302?mibextid=ZbWKwL Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_waiting_room4923?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg=...

Revelations tells us that we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. Pastor Bridgette Knoeller shares part of her story of great loss and even greater victory in this episode. Grief and guilt tend to buddy up and when she lost her son to an overdose she found herself struggling with both. Bridgette shares some very real and raw places in her journey and how God broke through with healing for her heart and a deep joy for her soul. Nothing is wasted in God’s economy and th...

Pam Parsons found herself heartbroken several times over the years and finally gave her singleness to God. When she did, God took her ‘lonely’ away. She said, “when I released what I thought my life should be and let God give it to me…He works it out…and it is good!” If your faith needs a boost if you want to be inspired by a beautiful example of steady trust in God, no matter what, you will get a dose of both as you listen to Pam’s story. Pam sings with Ben Sorrells and Rick Green to make up ...

Where do you turn when you feel anxious? Broken? What if you love God but you just don’t like yourself? Sandi Brown, Founder & President of JOY FM & BOOST radio stations in St. Louis, MO was experiencing those same feelings and in this episode, Sandi shares part of her journey and the tools that helped her find what she didn’t even realize she was missing! Show Notes: "Healing Out Loud" ... How to Embrace God’s Love When You Don’t Like Yourself by Sandi Brown and Michelle Caulk, PhD, LPC Av...

What’s new with YOU? How often are we asked that question and answer with ‘same old, same old’? Join Denise on a journey to find the “new” that God is doing. She’ll share a couple goals for the year that she’s set for herself that might inspire you to do the same. And, she will share about what it means to have a “word for the year”, how God specifically revealed a few things through last years’ word to her, and how you can get started on the journey of a new word for the year to go deeper with ...

December is a month typically filled with all things joyful. But what if you are struggling to find joy in this season? Denise is joined by a few of her co-workers at The Bridge - Mandy Wallace, Kim Willey, Lindsey Lyons, and Alison Kristunis - as they talk about what brings us joy. How do we find our way back to joy when we’ve lost it? How can we be mindful to share joy with others? Bible Verses: Nehemiah 8:10b Romans 12:12 Proverbs 17:22 Galatians 5:22 Romans 15:13 Did you know you ca...

Do you need a dose of hope to believe that God will meet you right where you are today? Kristin and Julie are both living testimonies of how God rescues us when we’re desperate and need hope. The redeeming power of Jesus is hard to resist especially when you come to the end of yourself and feel like there is nowhere left to go. Encouragement is putting courage in someone else. Take the courage that Kristin and Julie offer as they share their stories of how God has changed their lives. Resourc...

Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt shares about how she met Jesus and how God opened the door for her to host the Morning Show on Fox News that is viewed by millions around the world and how she is able to live her faith in front of her viewers. You’ll get to know her family a little, including her sweet little girl, Hayden, who inspired her to write her newest children’s book “I’m So Glad You Were Born” which is available wherever books are sold. “My mother always told us on our birthdays ...

Have you lost someone you love? How do you handle the heartbreak when hope seems distant? In this episode of ‘Over The Rims of Mugs’ you’ll hear raw, honest conversation as Denise and Sonja both share the connection of sibling loss and how they found hope and healing in it. Resources: Balcony People written by Joyce Landorf Heatherley The Chosen Season One Bible Study There Is A Way by newworldson Did you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs? Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugs...

Have you lost someone you love? How do you handle the heartbreak when hope seems distant? In this episode of ‘Over The Rims of Mugs’ you’ll hear raw, honest conversation as Denise and Sonja both share the connection of sibling loss and how they found hope and healing in it. Resources: Balcony People written by Joyce Landorf Heatherley The Chosen Season One Bible Study There Is A Way by newworldson Did you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs? Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugs...

Have you lost someone you love? How do you handle the heartbreak when hope seems distant? In this episode of ‘Over The Rims of Mugs’ you’ll hear raw, honest conversation as Denise and Sonja both share the connection of sibling loss and how they found hope and healing in it. Resources: Balcony People written by Joyce Landorf Heatherley The Chosen Season One Bible Study There Is A Way by newworldson Did you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs? Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org/mugs...

What is the value of a true friend? How do you find & develop strong, godly friendships? On this episode Denise and six of her dearest friends share how they became friends, what’s kept them close for more than 30 years, and what they’d say if they were writing a ‘Dear Younger Me’ letter to themselves. Guests include: Dawn Hopkins, Renee Jones, Kim Sammons, Sheila Setzer, Judy Thompson & Lauren Vanaman. Did you know you can now watch Over the Rims of Mugs? Visit https://www.wearethebridge.org...